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West Japan Railway CoNGO:9021 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates NGO:9021 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,002.31. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks better than 60.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9021'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.07
During the past years, West Japan Railway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.23.
NGO:9021's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.31% of 718
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.275
vs NGO:9021: 1.07
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
West Japan Railway Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,653.807. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is 円2,153.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
West Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
West Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
West Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
NGO:9021 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
West Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
West Japan Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 mean?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 718 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.20. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. West Japan Railway Co's value of 1.16 is 9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 718 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 718 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts West Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. West Japan Railway Co's value of 1.16 is 9% below this benchmark. Historically, West Japan Railway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.28, West Japan Railway Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16 is 9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Japan Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.16. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,002.31, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 9% below the Transportation industry median of 1.28. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,002.31.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9021:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.16 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: 円3,002.31 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9% below the Transportation median (#285 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Japan Railway, or JR West, is the main railway operator in Western Japan, headquartered in Osaka. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main assets are the Sanyo Shinkansen, which stretches from Osaka to Fukuoka, and the urban rail network in the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. Its nearly 5,000 kilometers of rail track covers a third of Japan's population and a fifth of its land area. Rail operations contribute more than half of revenue, with most of the balance from retail operations, real estate investments, travel agencies, and hotels.
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